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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. In this course, learners will be introduced to the cybersecurity profession, including the primary job responsibilities and core skills of entry-level analysts; significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field; and security’s continued importance to organizational operations. Learners will also explore the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) eight security domains, common security frameworks and controls, as well as the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad. This course covers a wide variety of cybersecurity topics to provide an overview of what’s to come in this certificate program. Learners who complete the eight courses in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Identify how security attacks impact business operations. - Explore the job responsibilities and core skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. - Recognize how past and present attacks on organizations led to the development of the cybersecurity field. - Learn the CISSP eight security domains. - Identify security domains, frameworks, and controls. - Explain security ethics. - Recognize common tools used by cybersecurity analysts....

Top reviews

OM

Jan 17, 2025

The Google Cybersecurity Professional instructors are excellent! They provide clear explanations, effective communication, and use graphical descriptions to make complex concepts easy to understand.

KB

Jul 28, 2023

The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

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By Amadeus D

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Jan 22, 2026

Un poco repetitivas las pruebas, bueno en general. 4.5 STARS

By Abiha A

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Mar 6, 2025

Is a great course in building foundations & learning basics!

By Kinan A

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Dec 25, 2023

Rich and important information, but no practical application

By Save O

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Jul 20, 2023

I have basically understood the foundation of cybersecurity.

By Anna Q

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Jan 21, 2025

As traduções estão péssimas, mas o conteúdo do curso é bom.

By Andy C

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Dec 10, 2024

Very good explanations, the test should be a little harder.

By Marc S D S

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Feb 18, 2024

Brinda una introduccion muy clara sobre la cyber seguridad.

By Juece J

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Sep 24, 2023

The course was easy to follow and didn't feel overwhelming.

By Phani K

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Jul 20, 2023

it's awesome and very good to learn and so much information

By Majid A

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Aug 13, 2025

fantastic course. cover all over basics of cyber security.

By Zsolt B

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Jan 29, 2025

Good introduction course, i hope next level will be deeper

By Jairo C M M

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Mar 31, 2024

Muy bien interactivo, aclarativo con los videos y dinamico

By Rishabh D

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Jul 25, 2023

vey good for the foundations of cybersecurity ..loved it..

By Rene A P C

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May 21, 2025

un poco lento, sería bueno que pongan videos interactivos

By Vinay K

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Sep 7, 2023

It is quite informative and teaching is beginner friendly

By Pratyush P

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Jan 28, 2026

Very well explained for starting security professional .

By coding m

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Feb 28, 2025

all good for getting this fundamentals for cybersecurity

By Suryawanshi R R

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Jan 15, 2025

the course was help full but i havent get my certificate

By Johanna M

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Dec 21, 2024

It been insightful and I am grateful for the opportunity

By Anand R A

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Feb 8, 2024

nice and informative course, with knowledgeable guidance

By Charles U

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Jan 2, 2024

Complex concepts were simplified for easy understanding.

By Sam V

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Oct 19, 2023

should have meeting with other students at end of module

By Jacek J

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Jun 28, 2023

Very good starting point for cybersecurity carrer path.

By Zuhir E

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Aug 27, 2023

good knowledge, perfect way for learning, but no labs.